Assistant Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional to manage and support payroll operations for our India entity. The role requires strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, statutory compliance, and employee query management. The candidate will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery. Experience in handling international payroll will be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process end-to-end payroll for India employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, PT, Income Tax, Gratuity, and other labour laws.
• Coordinate with vendors, HR, and Finance teams for payroll inputs and reconciliations.
• Handle employee queries related to salaries, taxation, and payroll policies.
• Support audits (statutory, internal, SOX) and ensure timely submission of payroll data.
• Assist in payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Support global payroll processes if required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in IT/Services sector.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll compliance and statutory requirements.
• Experience in international payroll will be an added advantage.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll software.